The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has conducted a follow-up wellness visit to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to monitor progress made in the case of a woman from Bulemi in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality who was earlier reported to be preparing unsafe meals for her children. The Minister’s intervention, which initially ensured the family’s admission for medical and psychological care, forms part of her broader efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and families. During the visit, Hon. Lartey engaged the woman, observing her improvement under treatment, and spent time...
Ghana and Zimbabwe Sign Strategic MoUs to Deepen Bilateral Ties
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across strategic sectors. The agreements, concluded during President Mnangagwa’s three-day State Visit to Ghana, cover political and diplomatic consultations, energy, health, tourism, sports, trade and investment, archives, foreign service training, and cultural cooperation. Both countries also adopted the agreed minutes of the inaugural session of the Ghana–Zimbabwe Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), alongside private sector partnerships aimed at boosting economic collaboration. Speaking at the close of bilateral discussions, President...
PAC Ranking Member Urges Stronger Collaboration Among MDAs
The Ranking Member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Hon. Samuel Atta-Mills, has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen collaboration in order to improve internal controls and ensure accurate reporting of payments made to contractors. He made the appeal during a public hearing of the Committee, where selected government institutions were invited to respond to issues raised in the Special Audit Report of the Auditor-General. Hon. Atta-Mills emphasized that closer cooperation among MDAs would help eliminate discrepancies in financial records and enhance accountability in the management of public funds. He further urged the Auditor-General to undertake a...
Zimbabwean President Arrives in Accra for State Visit
The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Emmerson D. Mnangagwa, has arrived in Accra for a three-day State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between Ghana and Zimbabwe. He was warmly received on arrival at the Jubilee Lounge of the Accra International Airport by the President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. Senior government officials from both countries, along with members of the diplomatic corps, were present to welcome the visiting Head of State. The visit is expected to deepen cooperation between the two nations, with discussions likely to focus on trade, investment, and...
Kaneshie Footbridges Temporarily Closed Over Safety Concerns
Accra Mayor, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has ordered the temporary closure of the Kaneshie footbridges following an inspection that revealed significant structural deterioration. The directive, issued on Wednesday, is aimed at safeguarding lives while urgent repair works are initiated. During the inspection, the Mayor urged traders and commuters occupying the bridges to vacate the area immediately to allow renovation works to proceed. He emphasized that the Assembly would not compromise public safety, especially in light of recent structural failures across the city. “Anyone who defies safety protocols or attempts to use the bridge unlawfully will face legal consequences,” he warned....
GPRTU Holds Off Fare Adjustments Pending Fuel Tax Cuts
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) says it will postpone any announcement of new transport fares until it verifies that President Mahama’s pledged petroleum tax reductions have been implemented at the pump. Deputy Public Relations Officer Samuel Amoah explained that the union would roll back any planned fare hikes if the government’s tax cuts translate into a significant fall in fuel prices. “If the President announces it and it reflects at the pump, we will revert — we will revert whatever decision we made,” he stated on the AM Show. “But we just want to see the feasibility. We...
Ghana and Zimbabwe Hold Inaugural PJCC Ministerial Session
Ghana and Zimbabwe have taken a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations with the convening of the inaugural Ministerial Session of the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC) in Accra. The session, co-chaired by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of both countries, aims to establish a structured framework to guide relations that date back to Zimbabwe’s independence. Delivering his remarks, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), described the PJCC as a turning point in the relationship between the two nations, shifting engagement from historic goodwill to a focused and results-oriented collaboration. He emphasized the importance of...
Ghana Applauds Landmark UN Resolution on Slavery
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has described the adoption of a historic United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity as a turning point in global justice. Briefing the press in Accra, Hon. Ablakwa explained that Resolution A/RES/80/250, championed by President John Dramani Mahama in his capacity as African Union Champion on Reparations, was adopted on March 25, 2026 — the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The resolution passed with 123...
Ghana Participates in OACPS Summit in Malabo
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing South-South cooperation and strengthening the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) at the recent Summit of Heads of State and Government held under the theme “A Transformed and Renewed OACPS in a Changing World.” Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP), led Ghana’s delegation to the three-day summit. Addressing the gathering, he underscored the need for a renewed OACPS that is stronger, responsive, and better positioned to advance the collective interests of its Member States in a rapidly changing global environment. Hon. Quayson outlined several proposals to deepen...
Parliament Hosts Ghana Climate Resilience Dialogue
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Environment, Energy and Finance has held the Ghana Climate Resilience Dialogue in partnership with the Global Renewables Congress, a project of the World Future Council. The dialogue brought together key stakeholders in the energy sector, including representatives from the Ministries of Energy and Finance, the Energy Commission, PURC, ECG, GRIDCo, development partners, and civil society organisations advocating for a just energy transition. Opening the session, Clerk to Parliament Mr. Ebenezer Aumah Djietror emphasized that Parliament is prioritising renewable energy, describing it as not only a climate imperative but also a pathway to economic resilience, energy...